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Sulforaphane Protocol (Broccoli Sprouts)

nutrition · easy · 2 min/day rinsing, 5-day growth cycle

What is Sulforaphane Protocol (Broccoli Sprouts)?

Grow and eat broccoli sprouts daily for their massive sulforaphane content — the most potent natural Nrf2 activator. Reduces inflammation, supports detoxification, and may protect against cancer.

Is there evidence for it?

EVIDENCEstrong

How do you do Sulforaphane Protocol (Broccoli Sprouts)?

  1. 1.Buy broccoli sprouting seeds (not regular broccoli seeds)
  2. 2.Soak 2 tablespoons in water overnight, then drain and rinse 2x daily in a mason jar with mesh lid
  3. 3.Sprouts are ready in 3-5 days — eat about 1/2 cup daily
  4. 4.Eat raw or lightly steamed for maximum sulforaphane (don't cook thoroughly)
  5. 5.Add mustard seed powder to cooked sprouts to restore myrosinase enzyme activity

How long does it take?

2 min/day rinsing, 5-day growth cycle.

Is it hard to start?

easy.

Source: Dr. Rhonda Patrick (FoundMyFitness), Jed Fahey (Johns Hopkins)
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